Job Description

About SVENTL

SVENTL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered technology and engineering consulting company specialising in semiconductor engineering, technology solutions, and professional consulting services.

We support global semiconductor and technology organisations through specialised engineering expertise, technology consulting, workforce solutions, and flexible project delivery models across Singapore, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other international markets.

As part of our regional growth and business transformation strategy, we are seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our technology strategy, digital transformation, IT governance, and enterprise programme management initiatives.

Job Description

The Chief Information Officer will be responsible for developing and executing SVENTL's enterprise technology strategy, overseeing digital transformation initiatives, and strengthening technology governance and operational efficiency across regional business operations.

The role requires a senior technology and business leader capable of aligning technology investments with commercial objectives, establishing enterprise-wide governance frameworks, driving technology-enabled business improvements, and supporting the company's regional expansion.

The CIO will work closely with the Board of Directors, senior management, business development, engineering delivery, finance, HR, and operations teams to establish scalable, secure, and efficient technology-enabled operating models.

Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Digital Transformation

Develop and implement SVENTL's enterprise IT strategy, digital transformation roadmap, and technology governance frameworks aligned with business objectives and regional expansion plans.
Lead the digitalisation and integration of core business functions, including engineering project delivery, talent acquisition, HR management, finance, resource deployment, and operational reporting.
Evaluate and implement enterprise technology platforms, automation tools, AI-enabled solutions, and digital applications to improve organisational productivity and service delivery.
Establish scalable technology infrastructure and operating models to support business activities across Singapore, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other regional markets.

Enterprise PMO & Technology Delivery

Establish and oversee an enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) to strengthen governance, accountability, standardisation, and performance management across technology and engineering programmes.
Develop programme governance frameworks for SVENTL's client engagements, including Time & Material (T&M), Statement of Work (SOW), Offshore Development Centre (ODC), and other project delivery models.
Oversee project portfolio management, resource planning, programme budgeting, risk assessment, delivery performance, and management reporting.
Implement standardised project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches, to ensure consistent execution and quality.
Collaborate with engineering delivery teams and customer stakeholders to improve delivery transparency, project controls, resource utilisation, and operational efficiency.

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish and maintain enterprise IT governance policies, cybersecurity oversight, information security controls, data protection practices, and technology risk management frameworks.
Ensure appropriate governance of corporate systems, confidential client information, intellectual property, employee information, and technology infrastructure.
Drive IT service management, business continuity planning, disaster recovery readiness, and vendor risk management.
Develop responsible AI adoption policies and AI governance frameworks covering enterprise usage, information security, operational risks, and compliance.

Business Operations & Financial Management

Collaborate with the leadership team to align technology initiatives with business growth, profitability, operational efficiency, and customer delivery objectives.
Oversee IT budgeting, technology investments, vendor contracts, procurement, cost optimisation, and resource allocation.
Develop management dashboards and reporting systems to monitor operational performance, project profitability, resource deployment, utilisation, and organisational KPIs.
Support the integration and standardisation of business processes across SVENTL's regional entities and delivery centres.
Assess technology investment opportunities and recommend digital solutions that enhance scalability, productivity, and business competitiveness.

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Provide strategic technology advisory support to the Board of Directors and executive management on digital transformation, technology investments, enterprise risks, and operational improvements.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, external technology partners, and regional stakeholders to achieve organisational technology objectives.
Establish effective collaboration between business development, engineering delivery, human resources, finance, and operations functions.
Drive organisational change management, continuous improvement, and adoption of technology-enabled business processes.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
Minimum 20 years of progressive professional experience, including substantial senior leadership experience in IT operations, technology transformation, programme management, or enterprise business operations.
Proven experience in senior technology or operations leadership positions such as CIO, COO, CTO, Technology Director, Senior Vice President, Head of PMO, or equivalent.
Extensive experience in enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, IT governance, programme and portfolio management, and technology-enabled business operations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and lead enterprise PMO functions, develop governance frameworks, and manage complex technology transformation programmes.
Strong experience in technology financial management, budgeting, vendor management, operational governance, and business performance improvement.
Experience managing geographically distributed teams and business operations across multiple international markets, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region.
Strong understanding of information security governance, technology risk management, enterprise applications, IT service management, and digital transformation.
Experience working with technology consulting organisations, engineering services businesses, IT services companies, banking, financial services, or other complex enterprise environments.
Sound understanding of AI governance, automation, emerging technologies, and enterprise digital innovation.
Proven ability to engage with senior executives, board members, enterprise clients, and regional stakeholders.
Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and organisational transformation capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
Postgraduate qualification in Computer Applications, Information Technology, or Business Management.
Professional training or certification in AI Ethics and Governance.
Knowledge of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and board-level reporting.
Experience overseeing regional technology operations, enterprise transformation, and business expansion.

Key Skills

Why Join SVENTL

This is a strategic executive leadership opportunity to contribute to SVENTL's continued regional growth and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening enterprise technology governance, improving operational efficiency, enhancing engineering delivery management, and building scalable technology capabilities to support the company's long-term business objectives.